ArginCor® by Metagenics – Nutritional Support for Endothelial Function
ArginCor by Metagenics is a powdered nutritional formula featuring L-arginine, beet powder, magnesium, folate, thiamin, and glycine. Its focus is endothelial function support: nutritional support for the cells lining your blood vessels. The 24.7 oz (700 g) container provides a water-mixed alternative to tablets. This is a specialized formula for a practitioner-directed nutrition plan, not a general-purpose beverage to add without reviewing your needs and medications.
Key ArginCor® Benefits
- Provides L-arginine powder, supplying an amino acid used in the body's normal nitric oxide pathway.
- Combines B vitamins and magnesium for nutrient metabolism and normal cellular functions alongside its vascular-focused ingredients.
- Offers a vegetarian nutritional powder that can be mixed with water, with a measured serving rather than multiple tablets.
How ArginCor® Works
The endothelium helps regulate how blood vessels respond to signals. One such signal is nitric oxide, made by enzymes that use L-arginine as a starting material. This explains the connection between nitric oxide production and healthy blood flow. Supplying a starting material does not mean every person will experience the same change in circulation. Your practitioner should assess how this formula fits your health history, other products, and overall nutrition rather than treating it as a substitute for medical care.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- L-Arginine: An amino acid used to make nitric oxide. Clinical and preclinical research explains this pathway; findings on supplementation vary and do not establish an individual response to this blend.
- Magnesium: Participates in normal muscle and nerve function and energy-producing processes.
- Folate and thiamin: B vitamins involved in normal cellular metabolism; folate supports cell division, while thiamin helps the body use energy from food.
- Beet powder and glycine: Additional formula components. Beet powder should not be equated with a standardized nitrate dose, and this formula's glycine content is not a basis for a sleep claim.
This gluten-free formula is described by Metagenics as non-GMO and vegetarian. It contains fructose and sorbitol; do not assume it is sugar-free. Sorbitol can cause gastrointestinal upset with excess consumption. Discuss tolerability and your dietary requirements with your practitioner before use.
ArginCor® Is Formulated For
- People whose licensed healthcare practitioner recommends specialized nutritional support for endothelial function.
- Those seeking a powder format within an individualized, supervised nutrition plan.
- People who need a vegetarian, gluten-free option and have reviewed the formula's ingredients and cautions with their practitioner.
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Recommendation: Take about two scoops (25 grams) with 8 fluid ounces of water daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Serving Size: About 2 scoops (25 g)
Servings Per Container: 28 (by weight)
This page does not reproduce the complete Nutrition Facts or ingredient label. Review the current container label with your healthcare practitioner for full nutrition and ingredient information before use.
Storage: Dry Place
Tamper Evident: Do not use if safety seal is missing or broken.
NOTICE: THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE USED UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A PHYSICIAN OR OTHER LICENSED HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONER.
WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov/food
Frequently Asked Questions About ArginCor®
What are the benefits of ArginCor®?
ArginCor® provides nutritional support focused on endothelial function, the activity of the cells lining blood vessels. Its L-arginine is a starting material for nitric oxide, a signal involved in normal vascular function. Magnesium and B vitamins contribute to normal nutrient metabolism. These ingredient roles explain the formula’s purpose without promising a specific circulation result. Ask your practitioner whether this combination is appropriate for your individual nutrition plan.
Who should take ArginCor®?
ArginCor® should be used by people for whom a physician or other licensed healthcare practitioner recommends and supervises this specialized nutritional formula. It is not a self-selected replacement for prescribed care. The directions are about two scoops (25 grams) with 8 fluid ounces of water daily, or as directed by your practitioner. If pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or with a history of heart attack, review the cautions with the appropriate healthcare professional before use. Use Access Now to arrange a consultation and obtain clinic access or an access code before purchasing.
Are there any side effects of taking ArginCor®?
Excess consumption of the sorbitol in ArginCor® may cause gastrointestinal upset. The manufacturer advises consulting your healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant, nursing, or taking medications, and consulting your physician if you have had a myocardial infarction (heart attack). The product also carries a California warning about exposure to chemicals including lead. Do not use if the safety seal is missing or broken, keep it out of children’s reach, and use only under direct professional supervision.
How does ArginCor® support overall health?
ArginCor® fits a supervised nutrition plan by supplying ingredients involved in normal vascular and cellular functions. L-arginine participates in nitric oxide production, while magnesium and B vitamins have roles in everyday metabolism. A balanced diet and your practitioner’s broader recommendations remain important; the powder is not a replacement for either. Before adding it, review your current products, medications, and dietary needs with your practitioner, including the fact that this formula contains fructose and sorbitol.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.